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I recommend the Socool Grand Hotel in Nang Rong. My own preference was Phanom Rung, Muang Tam and Phimai in that order. For a variety of reasons, but also Phimai was very busy and the others weren't. 

On 6/9/2022 at 12:20 PM, spidermike007 said:

Does anyone have any authors they would recommend, who write as well as Barry Eisler, Tom Clancy, or Vince Flynn? Even Tom Wood is good enough, with his Victor series, though he is a bit short on background, character development and atmosphere.

 

Espionage, assassins, spy stuff, etc? Prefer contemporary, as opposed to historic, like Silva, Ludlum, Forsyth, le Carre, etc. Granted those are great writers, but more historic. 

 

Have tried so many, and most are real hacks. Lee Child, Joseph Finder, Scot Harvath, Brad Taylor, Ben Coes, Brad Thor, Mark Greaney, Deon Meyer, L.T. Ryan, and others. Most bore me to tears. 

Try Philip Kerr, particularly the Bernie Gunther series. Usually set in Germany during or after WWII. Weaves fiction with historical characters. Fast-paced, all-action thrillers featuring espionage, political intrigue and all the associated skullduggery. Prussian Blue is a good one to start with - a real page turner. Kerr was a great writer, he passed away not that long ago. 

I found Cherry Bike to be most helpful and best value. They service bikes too. They have a good range of international brands in all sizes in stock. So, it does depend on what you are looking for.

The airport is easiest at the moment, with many parking spaces available. You can also park next to Lat Krabang station on the Rail Link, although the parking can be a bit chaotic.

On 8/7/2021 at 9:12 PM, LongTimeLurker said:

An written by Vietnamese?

 

 

Here are a few recommendations. Overview of Sorrow of War from Wiki: The Sorrow of War, written in the stream of consciousness style,^[7] opens with a depiction of soldiers on a postwar mission to collect the bones of fallen comrades for reburial. Thus begins the non-linear narrative by Kien, a North Vietnamese soldier during the Vietnam War, chronicling his loss of innocence, his love, and his anguish at the memories of war.

Doi Suthep

Jomtien Beach

Khlong Ong Ang

Meuang Boran

I arrived at 1.30 and was out by 2.50, including the 30 minute observation period. As described above, the organisation was orderly and methodical in dealing with the numbers there, with the local staff being calm and helpful throughout. Much appreciated!

The presentation in the observation room goes through possible AZ after-effects, ranging from mild to scary. As for myself, I felt slightly nauseous, but just for the first 5 minutes. I woke up this morning with a sore throat, but I have heard from colleagues of severe flu-like symptoms and feeling rough for a couple of days. 

I received an SMS today confirming my appointment at Phyathai 2 for tomorrow. The booking was made on 10th June.

Tai Dam Village, Chiang Khan

Khao Kor

Wat Yansangwararam

Red sky at night, Banglamung

Ao Khlong Prao, Koh Chang

Cycle Fest, Pattaya

Wind farm, Khao Kor